- Date Of Death: May 13, 2014
- State: Michigan
Paul E. Friedburg, 60, of Union Pier, MI, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2014, after an extended illness. Paul was a life-long resident of Three Oaks and Union Pier. His parents, Dr. Klaus and Donna Friedburg of Three Oaks and Manistee, preceded him in death. Paul is survived by brothers Martin Friedburg of Plymouth, MI, and Jerry Hinkle of Three Oaks.
Also surviving are daughter Heidi Friedburg of Waseca, WI, and son Ryan Friedburg of Benton Harbor, as well as five grand-children: Emily Shreve, Natalie Shreve, Noah Jones, Kylee Alexander and Delilah Alexander.Paul was a generous, gentle and caring person who looked for the good in those around him. He loved to travel and was fortunate to accompany his parents on several trips to foreign lands, as well as annual fall color tours of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, in his younger years.
After graduating from River Valley High School and attending University of Michigan, his long career as a truck driver enabled him to fulfill his love of being behind the wheel as he traveled extensively throughout the U.S, both for work and on vacations with his children or friends. In later years, as a full-time delivery person for the New Buffalo Pizza Hut, he was widely known by area residents.
Paul’s greatest love in life was his Union Pier home overlooking Lake Michigan, where he enjoyed time on the beach with friends and family. Reflecting his love of nature and the wonderful environment of southwest Michigan, for several years he served as the summertime attendant and clean-up coordinator for all Chikaming Township beaches.
